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Help me find something flattering for a party!

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aberturret · 30/10/2026 16:15

I have a party to go to next weekend & in desperate need of something to wear. I’m 12 weeks pregnant with my 2nd but mwe haven’t shared the news yet, there will be lots of extended family there so not quite ready for it to be too obvious. As it’s my 2nd and the only thing that seems to keep the nausea manageable is toast every 2 hours I’m already looking a bit “solid” around the middle and jeans won’t fasten. Not obviously preggo but I look like I’ve piled a bit of weight on my mid section in a rather short space of time. I would love some ideas of dresses etc I could wear that would look good without venturing into maternity wear!

I’m 37, 5’3 and a size 12. Party is a family member’s 40th. In normal circumstances I’d have worn jeans and a fancy top, dress, slip skirt etc.

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TheSquareMile · 30/10/2026 17:13

Would this work, OP?

It's from the Seraphine range at Next, which is a Maternity range, but it doesn't look 'Maternity'.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/sv138126/y57251

Nylonflares · 30/10/2026 17:21

How about one of these from River Island? I thought the patterned one would be enough to distract from any little bump!

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